as in promptly
without delay
if we don't leave immediately, we'll be late for the concert
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Recent Examples of immediately
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Beatrice Ballini, Isabelle Parize and Anna Adeola Makanju have resigned from the board effective immediately, while Robert (Bob) Singer has resigned from the board effective June 30.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
The driver was not immediately identified.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Spilka and Mariano did not immediately respond to the Herald’s requests for comment on Tuesday about the missive from Reading.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
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Thiel could not immediately be reached for comment.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Beatrice Ballini, Isabelle Parize and Anna Adeola Makanju have resigned from the board effective immediately, while Robert (Bob) Singer has resigned from the board effective June 30.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
The driver was not immediately identified.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Spilka and Mariano did not immediately respond to the Herald’s requests for comment on Tuesday about the missive from Reading.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
Adverb
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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Residents can exchange phone numbers to report suspicious activity promptly or to coordinate help if the power goes out.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Singaporean model and photographer shared a birthday post on Instagram to mark the milestone, and the comments section filled instantly with disbelief.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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This one from Bagsmart is 3-1-1-compliant and spacious enough to hold toiletries, medication, and makeup—all instantly visible.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Kempe now has five goals and four assists in his last six games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Dominican Republic moves on, now two wins away from a championship.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The sweeping changes, if passed by the state legislature, would consolidate all Medicaid billing under a fee-for-service model through which the state directly pays providers for services rendered.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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The result is a rapidly emerging Chinese model of AI—less centered on chatbots and more on embedding intelligence directly into the machinery of the real economy.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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